Resources to make an easy resume: 

Resume.io (Hundreds of free resume and cover letter templates)

Xello Resume Builder (access this through your MCPS Desktop)

What is a cover letter and do you need one?

A cover letter is a one-page business letter that is submitted alongside your resume when applying for a job. It is a piece of persuasive writing and will aim to convey to the employer why you are the perfect fit for the role.

Whether or not you need a cover letter is a simple question to answer. If your potential employer or institution specifically asks you for one, then yes, you should include this.

However, It still may be a good idea to include one, especially from a high schoolers standpoint. A cover letter is an opportunity for you to explain anything to a potential employer that they may need to know about you that doesn't fit into the standard resume. In addition, it is a way to give them more information if you lack experience in your resume.

It is recommended that your resume and cover letter be in the same format.

Resume Format

The format of your resume should be visually appealing while not too busy that It makes it difficult to scan through quickly. On Average, a recruiter will only look at your resume for 6-8 seconds. We need to make sure that we can make that time count.